The Estonian Pavilion covers a portion of Riva dei Sette Martiri 1611, on the waterfront roughly equidistant from the Arsenale and Giardini. (Photo: John Hill/World-Architects)
A Race to Carbon Neutrality
René Ammann
The Estonian Pavilion covers a portion of Riva dei Sette Martiri 1611, on the waterfront roughly equidistant from the Arsenale and Giardini. (Photo: John Hill/World-Architects)
The insulated panels mounted to the Venetian palazzetto are the same kind that are being used to cover the facades of mass housing in Estonia. (Photo: John Hill/World-Architects)
The depth of the insulated cladding is evident at the windows and other openings, including the mailbox next to the entrance. (Photo: John Hill/World-Architects)
“With this project, we question whether insulation is just a bureaucratic checkbox for meeting EU targets or a real chance to tackle social and spatial challenges. It exposes the clash between bold global ambitions and the everyday realities of people navigating collective decisions.”
The pavilion occupies a small room on the ground floor of the building and invites visitors to take on roles—architect, landlord, etc.—in “The Tragicomedy of an Apartment Building.” (Photo: John Hill/World-Architects)
